Edmonton Folk Music Festival with Half Moon Run, Margo Price, and more

Aug 10, 2023  ·  Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB Gallagher Park, Edmonton, AB

Edmonton Folk Music Festival
Aug 10
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
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Born in Canada, Danny blends rock, pop, folk, world, and classical music. Known for the albums "Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me" and "Matadora," his diverse style won him 3 JUNO nominations, the Polaris Prize, and CFMA's awards. Collaborated with the Garifuna Collective and recorded "Khlebnikov" in the Arctic with Chris Hadfield.
Old Crow Medicine Show, started by busking, gained fame after Doc Watson discovered them. Known for “Wagon Wheel”, they won 2 Grammys and are Grand Ole Opry members.
Australian brothers Sam and Josh Teskey blend soulful blues, folk, and rock. Known for hits from albums like "Run Home Slow" (Grammy-nominated) and chart-topping "The Winding Way," which won a Best Blues & Roots ARIA award.
Seattle's Fleet Foxes, known for their lush, harmony-rich indie folk-rock, emerged in the late 2000s. Their albums, including the Grammy-nominated "Helplessness Blues," blend Baroque pop, classic rock, and British folk. Produced by Phil Ek and signed with Sub Pop, their 2017 "Crack-Up" and 2020 "Shore" further elevated their status. Formed by Robin Pecknold and Skyler Skjelset in 2006.
Alabama-born The Secret Sisters blend country-folk in their harmonious songs addressing life, love, and womanhood's challenges. Known for deep lyrics and captivating style, they inspire with insightful themes.
Nick Shoulders blends punk's defiance with gritty country music, rooted in his family's vocal traditions. Known for his authentic, joyful style, he often collaborates with influences like Hazel Dickens.
Valerie June, born in Tennessee, blends folk, soul, blues, and Appalachian music. Known for albums like "Pushin' Against a Stone" and Grammy-nominated "The Moon and Stars." Collaborated with Carla Thomas and lauded by Bob Dylan.
DakhaBrakha, a world-music quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, blends Ukrainian folk with global rhythms. Known for their theatrical shows and powerful vocals, they promote Ukrainian culture worldwide.
Toronto-born Julian Taylor is a singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of folk and rock. His acclaimed album "The Ridge" earned multiple award nominations including two Juno Awards. Taylor has captivated audiences globally, with standout tracks echoing themes of resilience and identity.
Darlingside, known for baroque folk-pop, shines in "Fish Pond Fish." Renowned for harmonies & live performances, they delve into nature & self in songs like "Ocean Bed," collaborating with producer Peter Katis.
Born in Sligo, Ireland, Dervish is renowned for fiery live shows and masterful arrangements. Known for 'The Great Irish Songbook,' they've collaborated with Vince Gill and Rhiannon Giddens, and won a BBC Radio 2 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Born in Canada, Jill Barber is celebrated for her French songs like "Chansons," favored worldwide with over 120M streams. Known for her unique "Je ne sais quoi," she collaborated with Grammy-nominee Drew Jurecka.
Margo Price, US singer-songwriter, excels in rock with hits addressing social issues. Known for tackling industry double standards and farmers' rights, she joined Farm Aid’s board in 2021.
Tim Baker's EP, Along The Mountain Road, complements his album The Festival with themes of returning to Newfoundland roots and exploring pandemic impacts through a musical journey of varied emotions.
Born in Johannesburg and based in Colorado, Gregory Alan Isakov is a celebrated indie-folk artist known for his hits and a Grammy-nominated album. He has also performed with US symphony orchestras.
Born in Gambia to a Griot family, Sona Jobarteh is the first female virtuoso Kora player. She blends traditional music with modern styles, gaining global recognition and advocating for social and educational reforms in Africa.
Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass blends rock energy with traditional string music, topping charts with albums like "If Sorrows Swim." Winners at Telluride 2006, they've collaborated with acts like the Avett Brothers and hit major festivals. Known for relentless touring and eclectic sounds.
Sue Foley, infused with Texas blues & influenced by Austin, champions her beloved pink paisley Fender "Pinky" across classics & originals like "Dallas Man" on "Pinky's Blues."

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